Yogi Berra
Baseball player and coach with 10 titles
Born
May 12th, 1925
100 years ago
Died
September 22nd, 2015
9 years ago — 90 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a catcher for the New York Yankees from 1946 to 1963. Contributed to 10 World Series championships, establishing a record for the most titles by a player. Served as a coach and manager in Major League Baseball after retirement. Additionally, became a cultural icon with famous quotations and a distinct personality, making appearances in various media throughout his life.
Won 10 World Series titles with the Yankees
Named an All-Star 18 times
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972
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